Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Knightscope, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Knightscope, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $13M. It ranks number 11 by market capitalization among the 15 Communications Equipment, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of -152.1% is the lowest of the 9 peers that report one. Its Gross Margin of -9.9% is the lowest of the 13 peers that report one.
For KSCP, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -41.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -24.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How KSCP ranks among 5184 stocks
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Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Communications Equipment, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13M | 11/15 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.43x | 11/12 |
| EPS | $-2.61 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $1.25 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $0.88 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-1.80 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -152.1% | 9/9 |
| ROA | -80.5% | 9/11 |
| ROIC | -108.1% | 13/13 |
| Gross Margin | -9.9% | 13/13 |
| Operating Margin | -213.5% | 13/13 |
| Net Margin | -217.3% | 10/11 |
| EBT Margin | -217.3% | 14/14 |
Financial Health
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16x | 10/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.98x | 9/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.89x | 6/12 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.89x | 6/12 |
| Interest Coverage | -95.9x | 12/14 |
| Working Capital | $2M | 12/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$42M | 15/15 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$42M | 9/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$870K | 2/9 |
| FCF/Sales | -205.0% | 9/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.2% | 3/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.37x | 10/12 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.6x | 5/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.5x | 4/13 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 14.6x | 5/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 79 days | 5/9 |
| Days Inventory | 43 days | 10/13 |
| Payables Period | 55 days | 8/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 67 days | 4/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $21M | 10/12 |
| Operating Income | -$44M | 14/14 |
| Net Income | -$45M | 11/12 |
| R&D Expense | $19M | 3/13 |
| SG&A Expense | $17M | 8/13 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $23M | 7/14 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KSCP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 24M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $17M | 31.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $8M | 14.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $4M | 8.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $3M | 4.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $26M | 47.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $12M | 20.8% of assets |
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Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Knightscope, Inc. (Communications Equipment, NEC): 15 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KSCP Knightscope, Inc. | ▼ | $13M |
| LITE Lumentum Holdings Inc. | ▲ | $73.92B |
| ESE Esco Technologies Inc | ▼ | $6.45B |
| NSSC Napco Security Technologies, Inc | ▶ | $1.27B |
| AIOT Powerfleet, Inc. | ▶ | $321M |
| TBCH Turtle Beach Corp | ▲ | $272M |
| RSKIA George Risk Industries, Inc. | ▲ | $101M |
| AMPG Amplitech Group, Inc. | ▼ | $72M |
| INSG Inseego Corp. | ▲ | $68M |
| REKR Rekor Systems, Inc. | ▶ | $46M |
| TRCK Track Group, Inc. | ▶ | $23M |
| VISL Vislink Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $10M |
| MTEK Maris Tech Ltd. | ▶ | $4M |
| IWAL Iwallet Corp | ▼ | $2M |
| ASNS Actelis Networks Inc | ▼ | $1M |
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Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Knightscope, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Knightscope, Inc. stock predictions?
For KSCP, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -41.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -24.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Knightscope, Inc. forecasts updated?
Knightscope, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Knightscope, Inc.'s industry peers?
15 issuers in our coverage, KSCP included, share the SEC industry code Communications Equipment, NEC. The largest are: Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE), Esco Technologies Inc (ESE), Napco Security Technologies, Inc (NSSC), Powerfleet, Inc. (AIOT), Turtle Beach Corp (TBCH), George Risk Industries, Inc. (RSKIA).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.